Compensation For Military Vets & Families
Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Information Portal
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At the Krause and Kinsman Law Firm, we feel that those who are injured should not be obligated with expenses associated with their case. Those exposed to toxic drinking water at Camp Lejeune who have been diagnosed with cancer or another serious illnes deserve compensation. You’ve been protecting our country – Now let us protect you.
FAQs
Camp Lejeune FAQs
Who is eligible for relief based on the Camp Lejeune Act of 2022?
Military personnel, their families, and civilian personnel who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between August 1953 and December 1987 for at least 30 days are eligible to file a claim if they were later diagnosed with one of the covered illnesses.
What medical conditions are covered under the Camp Lejeune Act of 2022?
The following conditions may be covered under the Act if you lived or worked at Camp Lejeune during the qualifying dates:
- Leukemia
- Bladder cancer
- Breast cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Lung cancer
- Liver cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Renal toxicity
- Female infertility
- Miscarriage
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Neurobehavioral effects
- Birth defects
- Parkinson’s disease
- Scleroderma
- Among others
How long will I have to file under the Camp Lejeune Act of 2022?
You will only have two years from the date that the act is enacted to file a claim.
What are the benefits from Camp Lejeune Act of 2022?
You may receive financial compensation for health care costs for the related illness, a wrongful death, economic losses, and pain and suffering.
What determines the settlement amounts for Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits?
The settlement amount can vary, but it is based on the type of health condition you have from exposure in Camp Lejeune as well as the length of time you were exposed. It is also dependent on the costs of your medical expenses and any lost wages if you were unable to work.
What chemicals were found in the contaminated water of Camp Lejeune?
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been detected in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune. These compounds were classified as cancer causing. The main chemicals were benzene, vinyl chloride, trichlorethylene (TCE), and perchloroethylene (PCE).
If you believe you may be eligible for compensation from the Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit, contact Kraus & Kinsman to fight for you.
Impact
Over One Million Marines, their families, and civilian workers were exposed to the toxic water
1+ million military, civilian staff, and their families exposed to contaminated drinking water from 1953 to 1987 at Camp Lejeune
Camp Lejeune's water contaminated with harmful chemicals 240 to 3,400 times levels permitted by safety standards
Participating in this lawsuit will NOT affect your eligibility for VA Disability Benefits
Millions Affected
Toxic Contaminated Drinking Water
Steps to Receiving Legal Help
Veterans, Their Family Members, and Civilians Who Worked at Camp Lejeune May Be Eligible for Significant Financial Compensation.
